I want to use these for sony xba-N3 which are NOT over ear. Is it possible to remove the stiffing part of the cable?

After 1 year and 2 weeks, the cable is starting to fail. Anyone have a good recommendations for replacement with a mic/remote?

  What sort of changes happen with these after burn in would you say?

Received my pair yesterday, loving them so far. Loads of detail as others have said. Definitely seems like an upgrade from the XBA-30.  

My XBA-30ip died last wee, so i thought I would try IE80s. Not really enjoying them, they don't give me that exciting feeling i get listening to music on the xba-30, and I think I'm too used to the lovely sparkly highs and all the detail. So I've just ordered the XBA-300ap, really hoping its...

I have put comply t200 tips on mine now. This has made the sound warmer and improved the bass, may have reduced treble a bit but overall I like the warmer sound.

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Short update. Still loving the 30s, there is a hint of silibance, but its not harsh or distracting. I've been going through my music collection and its been a joy listening to old music given a new breath of life.

For someone like me who doesn't want to muck about addid stuff into the nozzle the 30 is the way to go. Also, even ordering it from japan it was still cheaper than the 3 is here in the UK. Im happy with my purchase :)

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perhaps try some comply T 200 tips?

Quick update. I'm really enjoying these. Compared to my previous IEMs (MDR EX300) the difference is night and day. My whole collection has a new found clarity and richness, like they're in a higher pecision format. I'm noticing parts in songs I haven't noticed before. It's really effortless as...

i bought it but returned it due to the sibilance, went for the 30 since that is meant to be fixed (edit: yes ites definitely fixed, hurrah)

Just arrived from Japan! Will update with comments when I've had a good listen with them.

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